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Zabaleta excited by Pellegrini

Pablo Zabaleta has praised Manuel Pellegrini and backed him to bring success to Manchester City if he is named their new manager.

Mata: Jose one of the best

Juan Mata would welcome the appointment of Jose Mourinho as Chelsea's new manager and says they must aspire to win the Premier League.

Ramos: Bale would suit Madrid

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos believes Gareth Bale is "in the right mould" to be a star player at the Bernabeu should he ever sign for the Spanish giants.

Football quiz: Borussia Dortmund

Today's questions have a big yellow wall in their back yard        

Roberto Di Matteo in Stoke City's sights as a replacement for sacked manager Tony Pulis

Roberto Di Matteo, Roberto Martínez, Gus Poyet and Mark Hughes are possible targets to replace the sacked Tony Pulis at Stoke City.        

Scottish Cup final 2013: James McPake admits Hibs fans should have deserted team after humbling to Hearts

A demoralised team playing in a deserted stadium - that would be Hibs' fate but for their character of their supporters, manager and players, according to James McPake.        

Manuel Pellegrini ready for early start as Manchester City manager after confirming Malaga exit

Roberto Mancini's successor could be confirmed in job next week with his first task to sort out futures of Carlos Tévez and Gareth Barry.        

Manuel Pellegrini faces Carlos Tevez call as Manchester City name starting date

Manuel Pellegrini is expected to meet his new Manchester City players a week on Monday, seven days after the club's anticipated confirmation that he is to succeed Roberto Mancini and become first-team coach.

Liverpool's Brendan Rodgers expects quick decision on Andy Carroll

• Manager cools on swap with Newcastle's Hatem Ben Arfa • Striker harbours doubts on West Ham move after £15m offer Brendan Rodgers expects a quick resolution to Andy Carroll's future at Liverpool, with the striker's hopes of a return to Newcastle United receding. West Ham United…